The terraces of Powis Castle in Wales form a spectacular hanging garden which has survived almost unchanged from the early eighteenth century. This photograph shows a section of the terraces, some of the numerous statues, and the grand view. The illustration comes from "The Garden as a Fine Art,” by F. R. Cowell (Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 223 pp, bibliography and index. $29). The hook reviews an extensive range of gardens, in their cultural and social settings, from ancient Ninevah to the present day. It describes the creation of gardens for their aesthetic qualities as a quest for “beauty, peace, contentment, and delight.” It considers the influence of religions and philosophies on gardens, looks at gardens of the Far East as well as those of Europe, and is well supplied with splendid illustrations.
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Press, 24 February 1979, Page 17
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132The terraces of Powis Castle in Wales form a spectacular hanging garden which has survived almost unchanged from the early eighteenth century. This photograph shows a section of the terraces, some of the numerous statues, and the grand view. The illustration comes from "The Garden as a Fine Art,” by F. R. Cowell (Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 223 pp, bibliography and index. $29). The hook reviews an extensive range of gardens, in their cultural and social settings, from ancient Ninevah to the present day. It describes the creation of gardens for their aesthetic qualities as a quest for “beauty, peace, contentment, and delight.” It considers the influence of religions and philosophies on gardens, looks at gardens of the Far East as well as those of Europe, and is well supplied with splendid illustrations. Press, 24 February 1979, Page 17
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